What the papers say
Potential ins and outs at Manchester United continue to attract plenty of attention with Scott Mctominay again linked with a move away from Old Trafford. The Daily Mirror reports the Scotland midfielder, 26, is a potential alternative for Bayern Munich if they are unable to lure Joao Palhinha, 28, from Fulham in the January transfer window.
Israel youngster Oscar Gloukh is being linked with a move to Old Trafford, according to The Sun. Arsenal and Liverpool are also believed to be tracking the 19-year-old attacking midfielder from Red Bull Salzburg.
Brighton are poised to swoop for Boca Juniors teenage left-back Valentina Barco, reports The Sun. The Seagulls are expected to make a fresh move for the 19-year-old Argentine before the transfer window opens.
Nottingham Forest have reignited their interest in 17-year-old winger Tom Watson from Sunderland, according to The Sun.
Social media round-up
Man City postpone contract talks with Kevin De Bruyne until he recovers from injury as star approaches last year of dealhttps://t.co/yVkHn24XV5
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) September 17, 2023
Paul Heckingbottom under increasing pressure as Sheffield United managerhttps://t.co/XBQom5xBLX
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) September 17, 2023
Players to watch
Nico Williams: Aston Villa have joined Liverpool and Barcelona in monitoring the 21-year-old Spain winger at Athletic Bilbao.
Hugo Ekitike: The 21-year-old Paris St-Germain striker is interesting West Ham and Crystal Palace.
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